MLB strikeout projections today: Blake Snell leads top pitchers for August 23, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Sunday, August 23, 2026, feature Blake Snell of the Dodgers as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.

Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.

Strikeout projections for August 23, 2026

See which pitchers join Snell on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.

• Blake Snell (Dodgers): 5.60 Ks, 14.24 outs, 1.69 earned runs, 3.30 hits
• Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies): 5.13 Ks, 16.96 outs, 1.99 earned runs, 5.13 hits
• José Soriano (Blue Jays): 4.98 Ks, 16.64 outs, 2.18 earned runs, 4.50 hits
• Shota Imanaga (Cubs): 4.93 Ks, 15.00 outs, 2.12 earned runs, 4.53 hits
• Yusei Kikuchi (Angels): 4.79 Ks, 14.15 outs, 2.51 earned runs, 5.17 hits
• Nick Martinez (Rays): 4.77 Ks, 19.03 outs, 2.90 earned runs, 6.55 hits
• Nolan McLean (Mets): 4.77 Ks, 15.11 outs, 2.17 earned runs, 4.60 hits
• Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 4.71 Ks, 15.16 outs, 2.03 earned runs, 3.84 hits
• Shane Baz (Orioles): 4.61 Ks, 14.02 outs, 2.46 earned runs, 4.99 hits
• Bryce Miller (Mariners): 4.58 Ks, 14.96 outs, 1.94 earned runs, 4.03 hits

For August 23, 2026, Snell tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.60, followed by Cristopher Sánchez at 5.13. José Soriano, Shota Imanaga and Yusei Kikuchi round out the top five.

Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.

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